THREE FOODS TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR VISION

Everything you eat affects the health of your body, and the health of your body affects the health of your eyes. However, some foods are more necessary for your eye health than others. Here are the top 3:

1. The old wives’ tale about carrots is actually true: eyes depend upon vitamin A (found in carrots and other foods) for sharp vision.

2. Omega-3 fatty acids (found in salmon, sardines, and halibut) are important to keep your eyes lubricated and for long-term avoidance of diseases like dry eye syndrome and macular degeneration.

3. The most precise part of your vision depends upon the nutrients found in leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, and chard.

As a hard-working organ that depends upon tremendous amounts of blood flow, the eye in some ways resembles no other organ as much as the heart. It may be that the most important decisions you can make for your vision are to stop smoking and get regular exercise.

-Dr. Ollie Kuhn-Wilken

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Winter often makes dry eyes worse – we get lots of people complaining about their dry eyes at this time of year. Dry eye is a common but complicated eye problem that can show up in many different ways, including:

A feeling of dryness, of course

A stinging, gritty, burning, or itchy feeling

A feeling of something stuck in the eye, like a hair or piece of sand

Redness

Difficulty with contact lens wear

Even watery eyes are often a sign of dry eyes!

What causes dry eye? The most common culprits are:

Contact lenses

Prolonged computer use

Being female

Smoking

Arthritis

Dehydration

Age

Dry environment, including air conditioning and heating

What can I do about dry eye?

First, a good eye exam can help you differentiate the many kinds of dry eye and uncover which strategy will work best for your eyes. Second, deal with the causative factor if possible – stop smoking, take breaks from the computer, turn down the AC or heating. A good strategy may include:

The frequent use of artificial tears or gels

Lubricating ointment at night

Drinking more water

Omega-3 (fish oil) supplements

Hot compresses

Lid hygiene

Punctal plugs

Medical eye drops

Myoptic carries a wonderful mask, called Tranquilleyes, that applies healing heat to your eyes easily and quickly. We also carry an excellent omega-3 supplement that outperforms many of the drugstore varieties.

Stop in and see if we can help you!

- Dr. Oliver Kuhn-Wilken

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This is a quote from Jono, eyewear artisans since 1925 :

“Our group is built on creativity, passion and the guts to make our own rules”

It’s like playing dress up with your eyes.  Looks of lace, pearls, marble and gold lamay, to name just a few…

Check our their site to learn their history, philosphy and style.  www.jonohennessy.com

Jono Hennessy was born in Australia but travels with the celebrity set around the world.  We’re glad they have a home here at Myoptic, too.

And ya know what?  We’re planning an exclusive off-site trunk show with them very soon….stay tuned…..

XOXO, Myoptic

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Do you have a red painful bump near your eye? You may have a stye.

The edge of the eyelid contains many oil glands responsible for protecting the eye and lashes. When bacteria invade these glands, they can become infected and plugged. It’s like a pimple on the eyelid.

Doctors call a stye a hordeolum when they are tender; when they become less tender they are called a chalazion. Stye is also sometimes spelled sty.

What does a stye feel and look like?

In the beginning a stye can be red, tender, painful, and swollen. Later a pimple can develop. Sometimes the bump is small and easily seen, but sometimes the entire eyelid swells. They grow quickly.

You may notice your eye watering, and you may notice an increase in light sensitivity. Hoever, the stye should not affect your vision.

What is a stye?

Everybody carries a healthy community of bacteria on their skin; they cause no problems as long as they remain there. When they begin to grow inside an oil gland, however, the gland becomes infected and plugged.

How to treat a stye

Most styes heal without medical treatment.

Hot compresses will speed the process by bringing heat and blood to the stye.

You can get hot compress masks, called Tranquileyes at Myoptic for a comfortable and convenient sustained heat source.

To make a hot compress, soak a washcloth in hot water (but not scalding) and lay it on your eye for 10 to 15 minutes. It’s helpful to have 2 washcloths handy, which you can alternate as one cools. Do this 3 to 4 times a day.

Alternately, you can use a still-hot hard-boiled egg, or a baked potato. These have the added advantage of providing dinner for you when you are done – remember to wash them carefully first!

-Dr. Oliver Kuhn-Wilken

Myoptic Optometry

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We could not pass up this funky yet functional line with vibrant colors, daring designs and whimsical personality.

It’s that pair of glasses that instantly give you the ‘cool cred’.

Orange and blue?  Bubble gum pink?  Frames that look like they’re made of lace?  Your wildest glasses dreams come true here at Myoptic with LA Eyeworks.

Grab ‘em while you can.  That special pair belongs on your face and no one else’s.

Flexible spending accounts love them, too!

Looking forward….to seeing you soon.

XOXO

Myoptic

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They dazzle in the right light.  Just like you do.

This will definitely become one of our most desirable lines.  Imagine a frame that makes you look fun, smart, sexy and sophisticated.  You already are, so wear a frame that shows it.

A huge shipment today with more on the way.  We’re trying to wrangle Mikli by Mikli into joining us for a trunk show in December, so come in for a preview….

More posts on new products to inundate the blog feed soon….promise.

XOXO,

Myoptic

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  Paul Frank, the favorite of the Portland hipster set, has just come out with their younger people’s line.  The monkey that adorns your kids pajamas, pencil boxes and galoshes can now help them see the chalkboard while keeping them fashion forward and looking smart.

The designs are classic but contemporary.  They even have interchangeable magnets so your tykes can change up their frames with their favorite Paul Frank characters : Clancy, Worry Bear, Scurvy, Bunny Girl, Pufak, and of course, Julius.

Thank you, Milo, our model of looking and thinking sharp for the next generation!

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We have discovered an exquisite frame line from Italy that exudes style and grace.

Rich, natural colors with an occasional blast of whimsy.  The shapes are soft yet strong; classy yet sassy.

Exclusively at Myoptic in the Portland area.  Watch them dazzle in our sunny show room (yaye!)

Shown are three colors of the Litz.  More arriving weekly.

Visit us soon!

Myoptic XOXO

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